Hyundai Tucson India launch: Prices start at Rs 18.99 lakh; specs, bookings and more

Hyundai Tucson price list

12.45 p.m.: With that, the launch event of the new Tucson comes to an end.

12.44 p.m.: The new Tucson SUV prices are introductory.

12.43 p.m.: Hyundai presents the all-new Tucson SUV at a price point of Rs 18.99 lakh.

12.39 p.m.: The all new Tucson comes with a price tag starting at Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

12. 37 p.m.: Rakesh Srivastava, Vice President (Sales & Marketing) is expected to announce the pricing of the new Tucson soon.

12.31 p.m.: Hyundai set to reveal the prices of the all- new Tucson.

12.30 p.m.: The all new Tucson, the star of the event takes the centre stage.

12.29 p.m.: Colours

White, Black, Red, Silver

12.28 p.m.: Offers

3 year unlimited kilometre warranty

3 year road-side assistance

12.24 p.m.: Features

Park assist system

Electric parking brake

Smart key with push button start

8.0 inch touchscreen

12.21 p.m.: Engine

1) 2.0-litre CRDi engine --182bhp at 4,000rpm and 400Nm at 1,750-2,750rpm.

2) 2.0-litre dual VTVT--153bhp at 6,200rpm and a peak torque of 192Nm at 4,000rpm.

12.20 p.m.: Safety features

Six airbags

Hit-start Assist control

Downhill brake control (DBC)

Brake assist

12.17 p.m.: Exterior features

Signature hexagonal chrome grille

LED headlamp with DRLs

Wraparound LED tail lamps

Interiors

10-way driver power seats

Leather seats

12.13 p.m.: The new Tucson will be offered with 3 year unlimited kilometre warranty.

12.11 p.m.: The Tucson launch underway.

12.10 p.m.: Hyundai's new Elantra has garnered over 1600 bookings, says the company.

12.09 p.m.: India is the next market for SUVs, says Y K Koo.

12.08 p.m.: The all new third-generation Tucson is set for its launch in India.

12.04 p.m.: Y K Koo, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor India Limited, is on the stage.

12.01 p.m.: The Tucson launch event begins. Stay Tuned.

11.59 a.m.: Other features expected include 8.0-inch touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support and Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity.

11.55 a.m.: The Tucson SUV is expected to offer dual airbags and ABS with EBD as standard across all trims.

11.50 a.m.: The safety in the Tucson is expected to be taken care of by features such as electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill-start assist control (HAC), downhill brake control (DBC), and brake assist.

11.45 a.m.: The Tucson is expected to come with features such as dual-zone climate control, rear AC vents, 10-way power adjustable driver seat, and keyless entry and go, automatic headlamps, puddle lamps, and cruise control.

11.36 a.m.: Hyundai Tucson launch event to begin shortly.

Decks have been cleared to welcome the much-awaited Tucson SUV from South Korean carmaker Hyundai in India. The Tucson SUV will go on sale in the country on Monday, November 14.

Hyundai Tucson was initially scheduled for its launch in the country in October. However, the company was forced to reschedule it for November after seeing the response for the new Elantra, which went on sale in August.

The bookings for Tucson are already underway and the company has started dispatching the new SUV to its dealerships. Tucson, which will sit between Creta and Santa Fe in India, will be squared off against Mahindra XUV500, Honda CR-V and Skoda Yeti.

Tucson measures 4,475mm in length, 1,850mm in width and 1,645mm in height and comes with a wheelbase of 2,670mm. Based on Fluidic 2.0 design philosophy of Hyundai, Tucson flaunts a signature hexagonal front grille flanked by LED headlamps, cheeky bumpers and wrap-around LED taillights.

According to the leaked brochures that surfaced online, the Tucson SUV will be offered in three trims -- 2WD MT, 2WD AT GL and 2WD AT GLS -- and will come with two engine options. While the 2.0-litre CRDi engine, which can churn out 182bhp at 4,000rpm and 400Nm at 1,750-2,750rpm, will power the diesel model, the petrol Tucson will come with a 2.0-litre dual VTVT unit that will generate 153bhp at 6,200rpm and a peak torque of 192Nm at 4,000rpm.

The transmission in both the engines will be taken care of by either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox. The petrol variant of the Tucson claims to offer a mileage of 13.03 kmpl with the manual and 12.95 kmpl with the automatic gearbox. On the other hand, the diesel-powered Tucson will deliver 18.42 kmpl for the manual variant and 16.38 kmpl for the automatic variant.

The latest generation of the SUV is expected to see a price tag starting at Rs 18 lakh.

Stay tuned for more updates as we bring you all the details LIVE from the launch floor of the Tucson!